Juneteenth Catering in Oakland and the Bay Area
Juneteenth marks freedom, and a shared table has always been part of how people celebrate it. Blackberry Soul brings soul food to workplace programs, community celebrations and family gatherings.
We are a Black-owned, woman-owned catering company founded by Chef Rene Johnson in Oakland.
Who we cater for
Employee resource groups and people teams, community groups, civic offices, nonprofits, churches, schools and families. Common events include employee lunches, outdoor community celebrations, receptions and family gatherings.
Many Juneteenth tables center on barbecue, along with red foods and drinks like hibiscus tea and red velvet cake. For a custom event, tell us what you are picturing and we will shape the menu around it.
Two ways to book
Drop-off delivery. Choose a set menu on Book it now, see your total and pay online. We deliver and set up the food. Standard warming setup, serving utensils, dish labels and compostable plates, napkins and cutlery are included, and there is nothing to return.
Custom and staffed events. Start with Request a Date and tell us what you know so far. Our team can help with custom menus, setup, service staff, rentals and teardown, and we will send a proposal for your event.
What clients say
“Flawless execution. The team did an outstanding job managing setup, breakdown, equipment, day-of coordination, promotions and logistics on very short notice.”
N. Williams, Event Lead, City of Oakland, Oakland Drinks Water Community Health Fair
“Blackberry Soul has catered several Chamber community gatherings and events, and their performance has been nothing short of exceptional.”
C. Adams, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce
Questions and answers
Where do you cater? Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, including Oakland, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, Marin, Napa and Sonoma. Book it now delivers to a smaller area than our custom events. If your address is outside it, request a date and we will let you know what is possible.
Can you feed vegan and vegetarian guests? Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based choices are available.
Can you work with allergies? Share allergies and dietary needs during planning, and we make every reasonable effort to accommodate them. Our food is prepared in a kitchen that also handles tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, fish and shellfish. We are not a nut-free facility, and we cannot guarantee that any dish is free of these allergens.
Do you cater outdoor events? Yes. We regularly cater outdoor events throughout the Bay Area. We’ll help you think through equipment, weather, venue logistics and setup so your guests can simply enjoy the event.
How soon should we reach out? As early as you can, especially for events that need staff or rentals. When you inquire, we will tell you honestly what your timing allows.
Tell us about your celebration
You don’t need every detail figured out. Share what you know, and we will take it from there.